By Kei Emmanuel Duku   Regional leaders and diplomats from the Great Lakes are convening in Uganda’s capital, Kampala. The primary focus is the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and its neighboring countries. South Sudan is represented by Ambassador Monday Semaya K. Kumba, Minister of Foreign[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   People with disabilities (PWDs) feel neglected and marginalized from accessing essential services in the country. Absence of essential resources such as sign language interpreters, dedicated support staff, wheelchairs, and patient lifts at government offices and facilities leaves PWDs in disarray. Juba Teaching Hospital, for instance[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   South Sudan has won big in a legal battle against the telecommunications company Vivacell. An international tribunal has ruled in favor of the government, reducing Vivacell’s compensation claim from $2.9 billion to just $48.4 million. Following its temporary closure in February 2018, Vivacell Network Company demanded[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   Residents in Aweil, Northern Bahr el Ghazal, have called on well-wishers to help get Akol Yam FM back on air. Akol Yam 91 FM is a local language community radio station managed by The Radio Community (TRC). On Sunday, a strong thunderstorm brought down the mast[Read More…]

By No. 1 Citizen   South Sudan Bar Association (SSBA) has reviewed and approved several resolutions aimed at enhancing legal profession in South Sudan. This was done first ordinary meeting of 2025 convened under Central Committee. According to the Central Committee Secretary, Wol Deng Akech, three specialized committees delivered their[Read More…]

By Dogga Luwo   More than 50 female advocates and male allies completed an intensive three-day psychosocial and trauma counseling workshop in Juba. Held from May 20-22, 2025, the program provided essential tools and support for advocates navigating challenging environments. The transformative workshop was organized by PAX for Peace as[Read More…]

By No. 1 Citizen   National government has launched airdrop of food to Nasir and Ulang counties in Upper Nile State. Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, launched the program on Saturday, in collaboration with Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC). Humanitarian Minister Albino Akol Atak, together with RRC Chairperson[Read More…]

By Nakwam Rose   Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), has welcomed the reopening of parliament and called for peace. In a statement, Yakani expressed gratitude to President Salva Kiir and Speaker of the National Assembly, Jemma Nunu Kumba, for their agreement to reopen[Read More…]

By Peter Kuol Kuch   Police authorities in Bor, Jonglei State, have detained an unspecified number of crew in ongoing gang crackdown in Bor town. This month, the police in Jonglei State launched a two-month crackdown on gang activities in Bor-the crackdown activity is expected to be finalised next month.[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   African Union Mission in South Sudan (AUMISS) on Friday, May 23, 2025 visited Juba Orphanage, to commemorate Africa Day which falls on May 25, annually. To mark this important occasion, AUMISS organized a donation visit to the Juba Orphanage under the theme “Justice for Africans and[Read More…]

By Nakwam Rose   National Election Commission (NEC) has officially inaugurated Central Equatoria State High Elections Office at Buluk, Juba, ahead of the 2026 polls. Speaking during the ceremony, on Thursday, Paulino Lukudu Obede, acting Governor of CES, emphasized that the establishment of the electoral office in Juba is a[Read More…]

By Peter Kuol Kuch    Duk County Commissioner, John Chatim Reath called for cholera vaccinations for residents of Toch, a swampy area, primarily used for fishing activities. According to the Commissioner, at least 14 cholera cases were admitted to Duk health facilities this week, with the majority originating from Toch.[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu   South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) directs immediate and mandatory Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) program, requiring a valid Certificate of Conformity (CoC) for all goods entering the country. According to SSNBS public notice on Friday, 23rd, May, 2025, the measure, aims at safeguarding[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu   South Sudan Freight Forwarders Association (SSFFA) has National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) for regulating imports, ensuring standard quality goods, into the country. While expressing ‘heartfelt congratulations’ for the SSNBS’s efforts, the association also urged the Bureau to address significant concerns regarding the credibility and conduct[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   Juba Teaching Hospital’s fight against obstetric fistula is severely hampered by an inadequate number of medical surgeons, according to health experts at the facility. An estimated 60,000 women in South Sudan live with obstetric fistula, yet fewer than 1,000 of them have received necessary surgical[Read More…]

By Staff writer   University of Bahr el Ghazal has announced its indefinite closure and is sending all campus-based students home. This decision was made by the university’s management during a meeting held on Friday, May 23, 2025, in response to an ongoing by students over tuition hike. In a[Read More…]

By Hou Akot Hou   Authorities in Twic County, Warrap State, have suspended traditional courts to allow farmers to prepare for the forthcoming farming season. This measure aims to help the local population focus on farming and avoid attending court cases, which would hinder their agricultural activities. The Commissioner of[Read More…]